Reviews of Blake's Brook Campground

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5

7

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Aug 2016 -
$18.00

Basic park. I was in site 1 right next to the office and I could see very little of the rest of the park as sites are interspersed among the trees. There were few trees in the area where I was parked and the afternoon sun in August was harsh. Avoid this spot--particularly because they charge three dollars extra a day for use of air conditioner. Water electric and sewer were provided and they were easy to access. My Verizon, if I recall correctly worked OK. Not a place, particularly in the area where I was parked, that I would want to spend any amount of time but good for a stop over. The spots further into the wooded area may have been nicer. The owner of the park is quite gracious and helpful. - nanzhere

May 2015 -
$36.00

This was an overnight stay for us as. We found the owner expecting us when we arrived (we had a reservation) and friendly. The sight was large and easy to back into. We would stay here again if in the area. - 1coloradan

Jul 2011 -
$10.00

We stayed here on Coast to Coast. Very remote, quiet campground. Our space was huge. Pretty much had our section (right behind the office) to ourselves all week. Seasonals came on the weekend. I didn't look at the restrooms, but my husband said they were really bad. And if he thinks they were bad, I would have thought they were horrendous. But again, I didn't look at them. Make sure you bring lots of food & supplies with you because the nearest full grocery store is almost to Concord (30+ miles west). Not a whole lot to do in the area unless you are there for Nascar races. We weren't, but did do a lot of driving around on beautiful back roads. Beautiful country. Would definitely stay there again. - lebamster

Reviews of Circle 9 Ranch Family Campground

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5

6

1

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8

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Sep 2016 -
$25.00

No problem with reservations although original assigned site was not available due to a late checkout of the previous camper. Was told the assigned site was better than the original. Not much to look at, as it backed up to a backwater area off of a small pond, view was mostly dead limbs and black muck, but at least there weren't any bugs. There are other sites that were occupied when we arrived that would have been better. Neighbor voluntarily re-staked his chained dog to the opposite side of his site after we arrived. Owner was helpful and pleasant. Gate card required a $10 deposit. Wi-Fi didn't work in our location and I didn't try the TV. We were here for 4 nights as we were visiting family in the area. We only spent the nights here.

It seemed to be a party spot over the holiday weekend for locals and the many permanent residents. Children seem to have a great time riding bikes and fishing in the small pond. There were some dead limbs in the trees over our site and was glad we didn't have a significant wind storm while we were here.

There are not many better choices in the area. We were here 20 years ago and it is not how I remembered it then. - Trailbuddy

Jul 2015 -
$25.00

We stayed at Circle 9 for 12 days while waiting for Camping World to process some warranty work on our RV. We chose Circle 9 based on the five minute drive to Camping World and past reviews. The good: Site 127 is a pull through and we had no issues getting setup. We were guided to our spot by the owner, and he made sure we had everything we needed. Water and electric were fine, wifi was upgraded during our stay and worked well, except when the park was full during NASCAR race weekend, then it was intermittent.

The bad: The pull through sites are not the widest and alternate directions so our door faced our neighbors. This also meant sharing a picnic table and fire ring. This would be ok if camping with friends, but could pose a challenge with strangers. Our first weekend there a majority of the seasonal campers were out in force and the beer was flowing. A group of them setup at the horseshoe pits, which are near the temporary sites, and were getting rowdy, although the owner did send them back to their sites when he felt they were getting carried away. Quite a few seasonals don't leash their dogs and others who did had such long leads that dogs could still get near the roads which made walking our dogs challenging. The temporary sites are in an open field with no shade from the sun at any time of day. If the temperatures are moderate then its ok, otherwise expect your A/C to work overtime.

The pool was open but we did not use it.

We did hear the new owner has been in place for a year now and he does keep order when needed and seems to be keeping many in line. We need to be back in the area for more RV work so we most likely will return to Circle 9 after comparing it to other campgrounds in the area. - pfogleboch

Jul 2014 -
$85.00

This has to be the worst campground I ever stayed in. I came to this location because it was close to NASCAR. It was 90 degrees and the pool wasn’t open. Looks like it has been inoperable for some time…wish they would have told us. The limited sites that they have are very small with one utility pool per 2 sites. Every other RV parks in opposite direction…meaning my door was facing my neighbors door. I think my awning and my neighbors were only a few feet apart. The seasonal campers weren’t just seasoning it appears they live there with make shift enclosures over very old travel trailer. Not a very desirable clientele. You had to pay for WIFI, bathrooms were dated and at this cost I would have expected a much nicer campground. This is a quick overnight stay location that shouldn’t cost more that $25-$30 dollars. - E597283

Reviews of Epsom Valley Campground

Only stayed one night. Pulled in early evening and left mid-morning. CG was almost empty. Owners/operators were very nice. Have very enjoyable walk around park before we left. - Goodcruisin

Jul 2018 -
$38.00

A nice lady took us to our campsite. It was OK. A lot of seasonal or permanent people there and the ones by us were very loud and up late outside. Never saw any staff except at the office. When it rained some of the park became a mud hole including our spot. No gravel. The picnic table was covered in bird poop. Sewer was very high and we had to put blocks under the trailer to drain. Good central location and very rustic. Woodsy. Just a site. A no frills campground. - Joan J

Aug 2017 -
$21.00

Arrived without a reservation on a Sunday afternoon and given choice of several sites; opting to take FHU alongside river. Campground is in trees - lots of pines and maples giving a very shady canopy above. The grounds and roads throughout are dirt and pine needle covered. A few TV air channels were picked up on antenna. Hookups on our site were a bit odd - sewer and electric were in one location while the water was 20-25 feet away. Electric service on our site was 30 amp. Water pressure was low so we filled our tanks and then used our pump. Voltage a bit low at 118. Campground is older and sites are varying is size and condition. Good number of long term/seasonals but place was quiet during the week. Staff and owners were fabulous; very personable and committed to making our stay enjoyable. During the first evening, we encountered a nuisance issue with a neighbor - nothing major but enough that we went to the office to advise owner. The owner promptly went and attended to the matter. The campground is situated along the banks of the Suncook River, a generally lazy, gentle river. There is beach access to play in the water or launch a kayak or float tube (better yet, put in up the road a piece and then exit at the campground). Fishing is also an option from the banks or in the river - bring your license. There's also a playground and a mini golf course for fun. The bathhouse is clean with pay showers (.25 for 5 minutes). Laundry has 2 new washers (1.50) and 2 dryers (1.00) and lots of paperback books to read or trade. There is a Safari area for groups and a Wilderness area for tents. A pavilion is used for weekend socials. We stayed on Passport. $21=½ price of FHU + $3 for electricity (no, not an a/c or heater charge, an electricity charge. Don't like their reasoning as I'm already paying extra for site vs w/e only price, and electricity is low voltage) Other than that, we like this place. Very quiet and relaxing for us. - yesmar

Reviews of Great Meadow Campground (formerly Hillcrest Family Campground)

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5

5

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Aug 2018 -
$38.00

This is goof for a night or two. There are only a few sites available for stays like ours. The new inground pool is within walking distance. It is cash only payments. Upon checking in you are given an electronic pass card to life arm to drive onto grounds after hours. There is no fence so you or anyone else can walk into campground. Lots of permanent campers but neat. If you plan an early departure the office opens at 10 AM so I suggest you turn the pass card in the day before since we did not see a drop box, only a mail box. Grounds were clean. - petpeople

Jul 2010 -
$35.00

Site was clean. Power was 121v. at 30amps. WiFi was iffy and being discontinued. WiFi by cell phone was good. Cable TV was good. Water pressure was good. Got level by adding 1-1/2 inches on the left side. Has a fishing pond. What's so bad about this place for an overnight? One caution: probably better for trailers than motorhomes because of the sloping sites. - BbTrombone

Jul 2009 -
$35.00

We should have left this park as soon as we entered. This campground has potential to be nice, but no one is making any effort. We didn't check out the bathrooms because the entrance to them was so dirty and uninviting we didn't want to go any further. - CKB

Reviews of Great Meadow Campground

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8

4

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Oct 2015 -
$40.00

We have stayed at Great Meadow several times over the past few years. It is conveniently located near I-93 in Concord, the state capital which is centrally located for the entire state. The sites are fairly spacious and level and full hook-up. Due to the trees and the topography we were unable to use our satellite or OTA antenna and had to get a cable box to be able to watch TV (additional $10.00 deposit). It is not a direct connect from the pedestal to the RV connection. You must go through the cable box. They have a gated entrance which requires a card to enter ($25.00 deposit). We have stayed at over 250 campgrounds and have never had to give a deposit for a cable box or gate card. They also charge and additional $5.00 for day visitors. The clerk told me this was for the many amenities they have. I checked the laundry although I did not use it, and it was very clean. The pool had closed for the season (understandable). They did have a free breakfast and community campfire while during our stay and do have other activities like outdoor movies, dancing, playground and horseshoe pits. While we were there the office was rarely open and we had to call someone to the office both to check in and to drop off the cable box and gate card to get our deposits back when we checked out. We will probably stay here again due to the convenient location. - J Corsetti

Jul 2015 -
$38.00

The site we put a deposit down for was given to another couple who had friends camping at same campground even though we were told we could have that site when asked and confirmed. Observing during our stay they were all friends of the owners, now I know why. Not good business! Pool is nice, game room needs a lot of work and cleaning. Lady at front desk very nice, young man when asked why we didn't have our site we were promised he couldn't give a straight answer. We wanted to go fishing but all boats down back had water in them and if you like fishing in weeds this is the spot for you! Not impressed. Wifi worked when it wanted too, water smelled like sulfur really bad it was gross on the site we had. We decided we won't go back here if you can't rely on their word. - HappyCamper67

Sep 2014 -
$38.00

We were camping at Crown Point in Strafford however we had a problem with our landing gear so we went to Camping World at Chichester to get repairs. CW could not see us until the next morning so they recommended Great Meadows just down the street. The office is so full of cigarette smoke you can hardly breathe and the lady told me "Cash Only" - $38. My pull thru sight she gave me was so narrow it took me several attempts to finally get parked. Because of the landing gear problem we could not disconnect from the truck. I took my dog for a walk around the campground - very rough roads, a few good back in sights but most were either seasonal or very rough. Dog droppings everywhere! Cable TV did not work - WiFi didn't either. Will never stay here again - Larry Jenkins

Reviews of Cascade Campground

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8

7

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6

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Aug 2018 -
$38.00

A large park with sites for primitive tent camping, tents with electric and water, full hook up for RV, sites for weekenders and sites for "seasonal" some permanent. The park is clean, nearly every long term camp site is tidy, although some have a fun large collection of yard art. The playground is nice, there is a nice fishing spot, the snack bar made us some wonderful steak subs! Pool is updated and large. Beach is clean. Horseshoe pit is well maintained. The park is CASH only. No pet visitors during Race weekends or Motorcycle weekend. - car2ner

Aug 2018 -
$29.00

This is a very large RV park. MANY of the sites are used by longtime tenants. The area for big rigs that are short-term is way in the back of the park. This area has no trees and therefore no shade. It could use some TLC, but on the whole is pretty good. We stayed a week, at the weekly rate. The owners were friendly and helpful. The internet router had been struck by lightning, so it wasn't working most of the time it we were there. However the day it did work, it was strong. The park is close to Loudon and convenient to all conveniences. We would stay here again. - GranNan06

Jul 2015 -
$38.00

Park is larger than it appears from the road. The owners are very helpful and co operative. There are a lot of locals who have permanent sites in this facility. We were allowed to recieve additional quests without additional cost. We picked a full hook up site and didn't use any of the parks facilities other than a clean well supplied outhouse.

Reviews of Bear Brook State Park

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8

6

4

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Sep 2018 -
$25.00

We stayed mid week in Sept 2018 so we had our pick of campsites. This is a dry camping park. Water is available at various locations in the campground. Very wooded so trees could be an issue depending on your size. We tow a 28 ft camper so only a few sites were suitable. We stayed in #30 which very accommodating,. Others would be #24, 29, 44 & 9. I would not recommend this park for a class A or large class C rigs. We paid $25/night; the showers are coin operated, so have a supply of quarters. - Penfield Pathfinder

May 2014 -
$25.00

We opened the park (literally, we watched the ranger open he chain gate). For that reason there were things that were not quite ready. Cleanup was still happening, not all sites were open. Not a big deal. The nice part was having the whole park to ourselves. One other camper came in just as it got dark. The bathrooms were clean. The showers were not very good. The shower heads were 90% clogged up and sprayed everywhere other than where you needed them to spray. The trails & views were great, and it was very quiet. I plan on coming back during the middle of the Summer to see how it is during the busy part of the season. There is only one bathhouse open for the 2014 season, so it might get a little dicey for those who visit during the busy times. We plan on staying here again next year on opening weekend. - BigNuge

Sep 2012 -
$23.00

The park is not really set-up for RV's, even small ones; the road inside the camping area is very narrow in spots because of trees. The road to the campground has a small bridge with a weight limit of only 2 tons. Apparently the 2 ton limit was recently imposed. Our rig is 5 tons, we had to back up when we encountered the bridge. Couldn't locate a park employee anywhere but did run across a state policeman who said he didn't know about the limit but that log trucks went across the bridge all the time. The park map seemed to indicate that there was a back way into the campground; unfortunately the road was blocked right before entering the campground -- more backing up. After talking with the policeman again, we went over the bridge into the campground where the manager said he didn't really know about the weight limit (the signs had gone up only a couple of weeks earlier) but that big trucks from the lumber companies, the trash trucks, and heavy vehicles used the road all the time. The bathrooms were OK but the showers were not clean - one stall had a pile of cigarette butts and an old beer can on the floor. There was a $15 charge for using the dump station. We were not impressed with this campground - liz&denis

Reviews of Twin Oaks Campground

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Jul 2010 -
$30.00

Based on the questionable previous reviews we went. Apparently only one site is used for non-seasonal campers. There is no sign save for 18x24" hand written corrugated plastic cards sticking in the ground near the road. The office was the second clue about the deteriorated nature of the campground. The site was littered but OK. The electricity was four 15amp plugs (no 30 amp). Only two worked giving only 104 to 105 volts with the A/C on. This caused an automatic safety cutoff. Checking the next site I found no power at all. Power was being brought in by ordinary orange extension cords from the next site. Same across the way. Voltages measured around 108/109 no-load and 105 to 102v with load. Looking around it was clear that the manager had long-term problems with camp electricity. He could not offer a site with 120 volts and refunded our $30. - BbTrombone

Jul 2009 -
$30.00

We loved this park. Most sites are fairly level and all are shaded. Our site was directly on the Suncook River. The owners and maintenance staff as well as the seasonal campers were genuinely friendly without being intrusive. The park is quiet, peaceful, relaxing and the surroundings are lovely. If you have fond memories of how camping used to be, then this park may bring those memories back to life. The facilities are well maintained for a park of this vintage. Some of the picnic tables were well-used, but the campsites were clean, the fire pits were raked and the small beach was clean. The location is a good base for exploring the surrounding area. We will definitely visit again. - leorah

Apr 2009 -
$30.00

We really enjoyed this campground. From the moment we arrived the owners and staff were wonderful. Everyone was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. They do a great job keeping the park and facilities clean and in good working order. The campground is a wonderful get back to nature campground, nice shady campsites, and peaceful surroundings. Each site has its own hookup, picnic table and fire pit, which was clean upon arrival. Plenty of room at all sites and campers respect each other’s sites. There are seasonal sites here and the campers at those sites were very friendly and made you feel welcome. Just a relaxing place to stay. They do have a swimming pool, which was kept very clean. The waterfront has a little beach with clean sand, no cigarette butts or trash laying around. There are canoes and paddle boats for rental or you can bring your own canoe. Great fishing too! There is also a play area for children, away from campsites, but viewable from many sites, which was nice to let the children play and still see them in the area, plus the bathhouse and restroom are there too. The campground does offer seasonal activities such as movie night, pig roast and picnics. There isn't a schedule of daily events for children but the one thing that I loved about this campground is that it lets children be children and allows them to get back to nature. It was refreshing to see children using their imaginations and playing flashlight tag, bug hunting, rock collecting and just exploring nature! Children rode their bikes around, they left their sites and made friends with other children and just played like kids should do. This is what camping is all about! This campground is close to everything that New Hampshire has to offer within just a short drive. Great for a short stay or an extended stay. Also, for those who need their morning coffee, Dunkin Donuts is a mile down the road next to a laundrymat, food market and gas station. Convenience within a short drive or walk. We loved it so much that we extended our stay here and we are looking forward to returning this year. - Ameribrit

Reviews of Saddleback Campground

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Aug 2018 -
$20.00

Beautiful setting and very friendly staff. This is a small (28' site) family owned campground with sites located around the pond in tiered landscaping. We had a nice pull through site but we opted to back in as didn't want to twist the axles too sharply as we climbed up and to the right to enter the site. No big issue. Wifi is uncommonly strong and available at our site. 2 way hook-up (water/electric) easy to reach. Only 30 amp power. Picnic table is of great quality and fire rig is available. Negative issue: Voltage is low at times (104) so our EMS kept dropping the power and shutting us down to protect our appliances. - Himie

Jun 2018 -
$56.00

This park is mostly either full time summer visitors or permanents. This is an older park with only water and electric, but does have a dump station. The showers are cinder block and are in need of a good scrubbing and painting. The water was hot. One washer and dryer on the honor system. - Kwanyen

Aug 2017 -
$18.00

Wow, what a delight! I've had to write a few stinker reviews lately, so now, while I really should be working, I'm delighted to be writing this. My stay here started out amazing, and just got better. The reservation phone call, my greeting upon arrival by the owner, then his son (maybe 14?) showing me to my spot; what delightful people who truly care, and it shows in every aspect of this place. The spots do not have water or sewer, just electric, but everything is close by and convenient. The price of $17.50 with Passport America is such a bargain, I am amazed. I normally travel through Good Sam, and this park was not on their list. I'm so glad I checked PA or I would have missed this gem! I'm sitting under my awning, enjoying a gentle rain, looking out over the beautiful pond. I'm surrounded by beautiful planter boxes (someone has a gift for planting boxes!), in this incredibly tidy and neat little park. It is a "park," as beautiful as any park I've been in, with little rolling hills giving different elevations. Each site has tons of space, a picnic table, manicured grass, and a well-placed fire pit. The little pond has specified use areas; frog catching & fishing, a swimming beach and some little sit and appreciate areas. The whole place is gravel, so no riding bikes, but there is a very well equipped playground, and the little "swimmin hole" for kids. Oh and frog catching? That beats riding bikes any day! The bathrooms are rustic; painted cinder block, but very adequate, well kept and VENTILATED. OMG I wish other places understood the importance of this. They even have a hotel-type hair dryer in them! There is a little storage building next to the bathhouse with a "honor system" washer and dryer. This place has everything. I wish I could get some work done instead of sitting out here enjoying it! Get site 1 or A1 right along the pond, although almost all the sites have a pond view. - User3597

Reviews of Sun River Campground

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7

8

5

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Jul 2016 -
$35.00

Sun River Campground is an older, rustic campground that is run by a very friendly gentleman that accommodated our needs. There is no WiFi and the Verizon signal comes in and out. OTA television provides 10 channels, none of which are network channels. There's a river running adjacent to the campground that has a swimming area and a playground is available for children. We didn't use the bathrooms but they didn't appear to be in good repair from the outside. Water and electric only with a single dump station at the end of the road. The sites are dirt and a bit tight but we were able to park our 35' Class A and still have room for the toad. Overall it's not bad but don't expect luxury accommodations--truly, this is rustic. - fruffiii

Jun 2012 -
$30.00

Dirt/gravel road to get into the campground. Nice in the woods feel.Stayed on a site right next to the river-was very relaxing and scenic. My dog was able to go into the river in front of our site but had restrictions for the beach area.Would go there again. - stoosher